Game Overview
Date & Time: Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Kickoff 4:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Coyer Field, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222
Surface: FieldTurf
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Local Radio (91.3 FM WBNY – Buffalo)
Trophy: Annual I‑90 Bowl
Weather Report (Buffalo, NY – Kickoff)
Conditions: Partly cloudy, cool
Temperature: ~59°F (15°C) at kickoff
Wind: ~8–10 mph from the west
Precipitation:
Impact: Slight crosswind could affect long FG attempts and punts
Injury Report
Brockport: No major injuries reported entering opener
Buffalo State: No major injuries reported entering opener
Recent Team Form (Last 5 Games of 2024)
Brockport
L 14–23 @ Alfred
L 28–29 vs. Cortland
W 20–10 @ Utica
W 24–0 vs. Morrisville State
W 51–0 @ Hilbert
Buffalo State
L 18–26 @ St. Lawrence
L 7–48 vs. RPI
W 35–21 @ Rochester
L 14–49 vs. Ithaca
L 10–31 @ Union (NY)
Key Player Matchups
Brockport QB & WR Corps vs. Buffalo State Secondary
Brockport’s balanced passing attack will test a Bengals secondary that allowed over 30 PPG in 2024.
Buffalo State RBs vs. Brockport Front Seven
Bengals must establish the run to keep Brockport’s offense off the field; Golden Eagles allowed just 12.6 PPG last season in wins.
Special Teams Impact
In rivalry games, field position is critical; Brockport’s return units have historically flipped momentum in I‑90 Bowl matchups.
Series History
All-Time: Brockport leads 13–5 since 2005
Current Streak: Brockport has won 8 straight (2016–2024)
Last Meeting: Sept. 5, 2024 – Brockport 27, Buffalo State 0 (Brockport, NY)
Largest Margin of Victory: Brockport 65–7 (2018)
Smallest Margin of Victory: Brockport 25–19 (2005)
Average Points (Brockport in wins): 41.0 PPG
Betting Trends
Brockport
8–0 SU last 8 vs. Buffalo State
6–2 ATS in last 8 meetings
Under has hit in 3 of last 4 I‑90 Bowls
Buffalo State
1–9 SU last 10 games overall
2–8 ATS last 10 games
Over is 6–4 in last 10 overall, but offense struggled vs. Brockport (avg. 6.4 PPG last 5 meetings)
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Brockport’s defensive dominance in series (allowed 0, 6, 2, 16, 22 points last 5 meetings)
Buffalo State’s offensive inconsistency and turnover issues
Rivalry factor: Brockport rarely takes foot off gas in I‑90 Bowl
Weather: mild, no major scoring suppression expected
Game Odds
Brockport Golden Eagles – 27.5
Buffalo State Bengals 49.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, September 3, 2025
